According to conversations with seven Republicans close to Pence, the vice president remains committed to toeing the line for Trump. "Most former presidents and vice presidents have written a book," said Thompson. "He'll absolutely have the options to do that, something both Democratic and Republican former presidents and vice presidents have done." Despite being vice president, Pence remains something of a dark horse for the 2024 nomination. "I think that the vice president could do well, one by virtue of his office," said Pence's friend.

Source: The Nation December 05, 2020 17:03 UTC